Vaccines
WHO rejects accusation of inadequate Ebola vaccine in Congo
The Ebola vaccination campaign in Congo is neither insufficient nor does it suffer from shipping delays, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.
Research shows nearly 800,000 Nigerian children below five years died in 2017
A research published in ‘Nature’, a journal and conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the College of Medicine, University of Washington, has shown that, at least, 789,037 children below the age of five died in Nigeria in 2017.
Katsina government to immunise seven million residents against yellow fever
Katsina State Government says it is targeting seven million people in the ongoing vaccination against Yellow Fever holding across the state.
Death toll from Bauchi yellow fever outbreak rises to 16
The death toll in the Yellow Fever outbreak in Bauchi State has increased to 16 out of the 20 people confirmed to be infected following the rejection of vaccination by some citizens.
Kenya introduces malaria vaccine
Kenya on Friday introduced the world’s first malaria vaccine, joining Ghana and Malawi to roll out the landmark vaccine for the disease that continues to affect millions in Africa.
Lagos uncovers plot to disrupt ongoing polio vaccination
The Lagos State Government says it has uncovered plot by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) by administering harmful vaccines to children to disrupt the ongoing Polio vaccination in the state.
Disease outbreak: UNICEF to inaugurate global campaign on vaccines safety
In view of growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will inaugurate a new global campaign from April 24 to 30.
NAFDAC raises alert on fake meningitis vaccines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the Nigerians, especially health care providers, on the circulation of fake meningitis vaccines circulating in the Niger Republic.
NAFDAC arrest chemist over fake tetanus vaccines
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have arrested one Goodluck Nwadike in Kano for storing falsified and substandard Tetanus Vaccines.
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WHO warns of ‘backsliding’ in measles fight as cases soar
The World Health Organization warned Thursday that efforts to halt the spread of measles were “backsliding”, with case numbers worldwide surging around 50 per cent last year.
Uganda frees BBC journalists detained over drugs investigation
Ugandan police released three journalists on Friday who were working for the British Broadcasting Corporation, after detaining them overnight on suspicion of illegally possessing government prescription drugs.
Official: Mobile cancer center screens 10,000 Nigerians in 1 year
A mobile cancer centre, PinkCruise, has screened and treated no fewer than 10,000 people in Nigeria since its inception in 2018.
Niger budgets N19 million on vaccination of livestock, pets in 2019
The Niger Government says it will spend N19 million on free vaccination of livestock and pets to prevent, control the spread and transmission of diseases among them.
NCDC: Federal government working to control Lassa fever
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said that the Federal Government would intensify efforts to control Lassa Fever in the country.
Nigeria set to host international Lassa fever conference
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is set to host the first-ever international Lassa fever conference in Nigeria.
GSK, Pfizer to merge consumer healthcare units
Pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer on Wednesday announced a merger of their consumer healthcare units that produce over-the-counter medicines.
WHO: Measles cases rise 30 per cent worldwide
Measles cases worldwide jumped more than 30 per cent last year compared to 2016, with increases recorded in wealthy European countries like Germany where vaccination coverage has historically been high, the UN said Thursday.
Edo NMA confirms yellow fever in three local councils
The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the spread of Yellow fever in Uhunmwode, Esan West and Esan Central local government areas.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson will probably win this election – Nigel Farage
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Pastor Adeboye donates dialysis machine to UCH Ibadan
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Court adjourns Senator Suswam’s fraud trial till November 26
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, adjourned the fraud trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, till November 25 and 26.
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Nnewi Catholic priest likely died from inhaling toxic fume – church
The Catholic Dioceses of Nnewi, Anambra, on Sunday said the late Rev. Fr. Edmund Nwagbara, might have died from inhaling toxic fume from the inverter battery in his apartment which exploded.
One dead as fire guts catholic church in Anambra
Anambra State Fire Service put out fire at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Nnewi-Ichi Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Kano ‘Chip Whip’: FRSC, DSS burst fake number plate syndicates
In a swift investigation and tactically orchestrated covert operation, by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), to track down the producers of fake Number Plates in Nigeria; both agencies have apprehended some syndicates in Kano and Kebbi states in connection with the production of illegal number plates including the fake Kano ‘Chip Whip’ Number Plate.
Zamfara governor sacks 21 permanent secretaries
Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State has sacked 21 out of its 47 permanent secretaries and announced the creation of 7 new Directorates in the state.
Five-time Paralympic gold medalist killed in road collision
Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Kieran Modra has died after being hit by a car while riding his bike north of Adelaide on Wednesday.